The stars of the Kenzo x H&M campaign are revealed

Even if his name doesn’t ring a bell, you probably know Jean-Paul
Goude’s work. After all, he is responsible for some of the most
influential fashion and music imagery of the past five decades. His
creative partnership with Grace Jones resulted in what is perhaps his
most well-known legacy – more recently he was breaking the internet
together with Kim Kardashian, as he shot her for her famous Paper
Magazine cover (2014).

”We love to work with our idols, and Jean-Paul Goude is a true icon.
His images for Kenzo x H&M are incredible, and capture the
personality, positivity and freedom of the collection,” say Kenzo
Creative Directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon.

We can’t show you the result just yet – but press play on the video
above to see what Jean-Paul Goude has to say about creating the Kenzo
x H&M campaign. We do think this is a match made in fashion heaven.

“Working with H&M and Carol and Humberto on the KENZO x H&M
campaign is a real adventure. I love the attitude that they have
brought to the collection, and their youth, energy, fun and style,”
says Jean-Paul Goude.

THE STARS OF THE KENZO X H&M CAMPAIGN

CHANCE THE RAPPER – Musician Chicago-based hip hop artist
Chance the Rapper is one of the most celebrated rappers right now. His
mixtape Coloring Book will undoubtedly make several ”Best of
2016” lists. Chance the Rapper has also worked with fellow Chicago
artist Kanye West.

CHLOË SEVIGNY – Actress Chloë Sevigny made her acting debut in
the American 1995 classic Kids, immediately establishing
herself as one of the most iconic actresses of her generation.
Sevigny’s fashion sense has also led to some prestigious modelling jobs.

IMAN – Supermodel, activist and founder of Iman Cosmetics
Somali-born Iman was discovered by photographer Peter Beard while she
was still in university in Kenya. Only a year later she landed a Vogue
shoot. Iman went on to become one of fashion history’s most
influential models. In 1994, she founded Iman cosmetics. Iman is also
celebrated for her charitable work in Somalia.

ROSARIO DAWSON – Actress and activist American actress Rosario
Dawson is currently starring in the FX series Daredevil, and is
set to appear in numerous upcoming films. Dawson is equally known for
her activism, namely in US politics and fashion.

RYUICHI SAKAMOTO – Musician and composer Tokyo-born Sakamoto
first gained major success in 1978, as a member of the band Yellow
Magic Orchestra. Since then, his work has been awarded with an Oscar
(for The Last Emperor, 1987), a Bafta, an Emmy and two Golden
Globes. Recently, he scored the award-winning film The Revenant.

SUBOI – Musician Vietnamese rap queen Suboi first learned how
to rap by listening to Eminem and Mos Def. She is one of Vietnam’s
most successful hip hop artists, and also one of the first
internationally successful female rappers to emerge from the country.

XIUHTEZCATL MARTINEZ – Activist The youth director of ”Earth
Guardians” is a powerful voice on the front lines of the youth-led
climate movement. Xiuhtezcatl Martinez describes himself as an
”indigenous change agent, public speaker and eco hip hop artist”.

The Kenzo x H&M collection arrives in over 250 selected stores
worldwide, as well as online, on November 3. The collection features
clothes and accessories for both men and women.